Ariel Czesler

He was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he graduated from the University of Buenos Aires, School of Architecture. During his time there, he studied art history, perspective, composition, drafting, and black-and-white photography. These foundational skills eventually led him to discover a passion for working on canvas.

While interning at an architectural firm in Mexico City, he was introduced to oil painting, which instantly captivated him. He didn’t realize at the time how life-changing this new artistic direction would be.

In 1999, he immigrated to the United States and, two years later, earned a Master’s degree from Michigan State University. This achievement opened doors to a career at Walt Disney World in Orlando, where he worked for the next 20 years while continuing to explore new and old forms of art. One of his standout accomplishments was designing an iconic Mickey Mouse signature pin, which won a corporate award and was prominently featured in Disney’s park shops.

Recently, he relocated to Georgia, where he now dedicates himself fully to his art. In November 2020, his paintings "Sunrise" and "Gray City" were showcased at the Orlando Museum of Art as part of the Orlando Foundation for Architecture Art Show, earning him the prestigious People’s Choice Award. A month later, he was named Central Florida Artist of the Week. More recently, his art will be featured in collaboration with the Argentinian Consulate in Atlanta as part of the Christmas tree decoration at the Fernbank Museum.